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Melvin Nathaniel Obituary

G. L. Brightharp & Sons announces the transition of Mr. Melvin Nathaniel who entered into rest January 12, 2026.

Mr. Nathaniel was a native of Edgefield County.

Survivors include six sisters, Beverly McCain, Janice (Joe) Miller, Pamela McCain, Deborah (Jerald) Boyd, Monica (Rodney) White and LaShanda McCain; a brother, Larry Nathaniel; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Young Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Butler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Viewing will be held from 2:00 PM until 5:30 PM Friday at the funeral home.

Professional Services are under the care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Aiken Standard on Jan. 14, 2026.

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2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta

614 West Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841

Jan

17

Funeral

2:00 p.m.

Young Macedonia Baptist Church

120 Briggs Road, North Augusta, SC 29841

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G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary - North Augusta

614 West Avenue, North Augusta, SC 29841

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